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Ripple Tool Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: gikbaopejleepnfocphkejjbgaifnico

A browser extension that detects searches for harmful content related to self-harm or suicide and triggers a pop-up with local mental health resources. It offers various support channels including phone, text, webchat, and mobile apps.

Version:0.9.6
Size:102KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

600K+

Rating

4.5

8 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English (United Kingdom)

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product positions itself as a life-saving safety net that provides mental health signposting during moments of vulnerability. It targets both individual users and organizations looking to add a layer of mental health support for their people.

Inferred product pattern

Crisis intervention tool utilizing keyword-triggered overlays to provide immediate mental health support.

Review-backed pain points

One user reported an inability to uninstall the extension, leading them to characterize the software as malware.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of clear uninstallation process for some users.

Tags
Mental HealthSuicide PreventionCrisis SupportWellness Tool
Target users

- Individuals experiencing mental health crises

- Organizations implementing employee wellness programs

- People seeking immediate crisis intervention

Primary use cases

- Providing immediate mental health resources during harmful searches

- Organizational deployment of suicide prevention tools

Positive themes

- Life-saving impact

- High effectiveness in crisis moments

Negative themes

- Uninstallation difficulties

- Malware concerns

Observed friction

- Privacy complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed in provided data.

Evidence boundary: Extracted from store listing and three user reviews. Very small review sample size compared to total user count.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support interactions mentioned, but one severe issue regarding software removal.

Reliability

One report of the extension failing to uninstall.

Privacy

One user flagged the tool as malware due to uninstallation issues.

Access & pricing

- No clear monetization signal

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 1

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 0.9.6

- Size: 102KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
R;pple exists to provide people with a voice, choice, empowerment and control at a time when they are most vulnerable. The Ripple tool is a browser extension that provides mental health resources to people who are searching for harmful online content relating to self-harm or suicide in various search engines. The tool is available to be installed by an individual or integrated on mass within an organisation to provide an additional layer of mental health support for your people. The tool pops up over the search results when a search for a harmful keyword or phrase is conducted. This ensures that anyone experiencing a crisis or struggling with their mental health are provided with a message of hope and an opportunity to gain mental health support and resources in their locality that they can call upon for immediate support. Ripple provides people with a choice of mental health resources…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

mental health browser extensionsuicide prevention toolcrisis resource pop-up

Comparison

mental health support extensionscrisis intervention tools

Problem

help for self harm searchesfinding suicide prevention resources

Alternative

crisis text linemental health hotlines

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FAQ

What is Ripple Tool mainly used for?
A browser extension that detects searches for harmful content related to self-harm or suicide and triggers a pop-up with local mental health resources. It offers various support channels including phone, text, webchat, and mobile apps.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with limited review base. Last known update: 04/30/2026.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Ripple Tool screenshot

Links

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